Alicia Asín

CEO and co-founder of Libelium | Expert keynote speaker in Internet of Things, AI and smart cities., Libelium

Innovation, AI/ML & Technology | Data Science, Technology, ESG and Sustainability

Alicia Asín

Biography

Alicia Asín is the CEO and co-founder of Libelium, a Spanish IT company known for its innovative IoT platform, *Waspmote*. A sought-after speaker, she provides expert insights on Big Data, IoT security, and privacy, while advocating for technology’s role in democracy, transparency, and sustainability. Her work highlights IoT’s potential to drive social impact and advance the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in smart cities and precision agriculture. Libelium’s projects—ranging from climate-smart farming to e-health solutions in developing nations—have expanded its reach to over 120 countries, earning recognition as one of Spain’s "baby unicorns" by the *Financial Times*.  

Asín’s accolades include being named a top IoT thought leader (2021), Spain’s National Young Entrepreneur Award (2014), and the prestigious *Rey Jaime I* Award (2017). Honored as a "Spanish with Talent," she has promoted Spain’s global prestige alongside figures like Alejandro Sanz. Her leadership continues to shape IoT innovation and social progress.